Biopsychology - split brain

Question 1

What is the main function of the left hemisphere of the brain

Answer 1

Language

Question 2

What are the secondary functions of the left hemisphere of the brain

Answer 2

Analytic thought, logic, language, science and math

Question 3

What is the main function of the right hemisphere of the brain

Answer 3

Visual motor tasks

Question 4

What are secondary functions of the right hemisphere of the brain

Answer 4

Holistic thought, intuition, creativity, art and music

Question 5

What is the corpus callosum

Answer 5

Connects hemispheres and sends info from one to another

Question 6

What is the cross lateralisation of fingertips test

Answer 6

People with undeveloped or no corpus callosum will have difficulty with this test as they can’t pass sensory info from one hemisphere

Question 7

What was the procedure for Sperry’s research into the brain

Answer 7

Image/words were projected to pt’s RVF (Proccessed by LH) and the same image/words to the opposite side. In a normal corpus callosum info would immediately be shared between both hemispheres giving a clear picture. If incomplete info could not be shared between hemispheres

Question 8

What hemisphere is info passed to if seen by LVF

Answer 8

Right hemisphere

Question 9

What side of the body is controlled if info is sent to the right hemisphere

Answer 9

Left